DETROIT DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES
DEGC is the city's economic development catalyst, dedicated to finding innovative solutions that attract investment, create jobs, and revitalize Detroit's economy for all residents. Click here to learn more about our mission and how you can get involved.
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Thinking about moving your corporation to Detroit?
See why this city is a strategic location for any company regardless of size or sector.
The DEGC posts Requests
for Proposal in three distinct categories: Professional Services, Construction & Maintenance and Real Estate & Land Development.
RAP 3.0 GRANTS AVAILABLE
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Performance-based RAP grants available
now for real estate development -
RAP program provides access to gap financing for place-based infrastructure development,
real estate rehabilitation and development,
and public space improvements. -
Required: Letter of Support.
Contact degcrapapplication@degc.org
for letters and questions.
NEWS
NEW RFP OPPORTUNITIES
The DEGC and City of Detroit are seeking proposals for 6370 West Vernor Highway, a city-owned site zoned for both retail and light industrial uses. Perfect for grocery-anchored retail or light manufacturing, this strategic location offers excellent access to I-75, I-94, and the Detroit Intermodal Freight Terminal. And it is just two miles from Michigan Central Station and the Gordie
Howe International Bridge. Environmental remediation
is already underway.
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RFP submissions due May 16, 2025.
The DEGC and City of Detroit are seeking proposals for 22+ acres of the former Rogell Golf Course with excellent visibility and access to major transportation routes. This prime site borders a planned $3.4 million regional nature park and offers tremendous potential for innovative commercial development.
RFP submissions due June 23, 2025.
LET US HELP YOU FIND WHAT YOU NEED
WHO ARE YOU?
CURRENT OR FUTURE DETROIT SMALL BUSINESS
I’m a current or future Detroit small business.
"The DEGC drives inclusive development at every level of Detroit’s economy – from bringing a billion-dollar manufacturing investment to the city, to helping launch a neighborhood dental practice.
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We understand that every business is important, every job is important, and every person is important. Catalyzing development – turning one deal into hundreds of accessible opportunities – that’s what we do."
– Kevin Johnson, President & CEO
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority MeetingWed, May 14Detroit
- Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority MeetingWed, May 28Detroit
- City of Detroit 8 Mile/Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority MeetingMultiple DatesTue, Jun 10Detroit
- Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority MeetingWed, Jun 11Detroit
- Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority MeetingWed, Jun 25Detroit